One of the lovely things about being snowed in (which is a rarity for us in the Carolinas) is the opportunity to cook hearty dishes that take a long time to make. For example, last night I made French Onion Soup and the night before in the leadup to our winter storm, I experimented with my own ...
Italian
Orecchiette with Cauliflower, Capers, Raisins, and Sweet Italian Beyond Sausage
One of my favorite pasta shapes is Orecchiette, which means “little ears”. Although Orecchiette comes from the boot-shaped Apulia region in southern Italy, my Sicilian grandmother often used it. My grandmother, Cesarina, didn’t own a cookbook, but made mouth-watering bowls of pasta from whatever ...
Pesto Genovese with Green Beans, Roasted Tomatoes, Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Basil Burrata
One of the joys of summer is growing my own basil – which means that fresh Pesto Genovese is always an option for dinner. My favorite way to turn pesto into a full-blown meal worthy of company is to add cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, stringless green beans, and oven roasted tomatoes, before topping my ...
Impossibly Good Inaugural Lasagna
Lasagna is always perfect for celebrations – and I feel like celebrating today. First of all, my wonderful hubby was blessed to receive the first shot of the Moderna COVID vaccine today. Secondly, I took the day off and have been watching the inauguration of our 46th President and feeling ...
Cauliflower from Another Planet?
Don't be afraid of trying a veggie that looks like it could have been grown on another planet. When I stumbled upon this chartreuse colored beauty two weeks ago at my local Bush 'n Vine, I knew that I had to try it. With a bit of research, I learned that some folks call it Cauliflower ...
Cutting Carbs with this Simple Trick
I had a face-palm moment the other day when I finally realized the simplest way to increase the amount of veggies I was consuming and reduce the amount of carbs. I have been remaking (and tweaking) quite a few of my recipes from Fool a Carnivore with new plant-based protein products that didn’t ...
Pandemic Pantry Risotto
Day 30 of the pandemic means that I cook very differently than I used to. April normally means bringing home fresh picked asparagus from the Farmers Market to make asparagus risotto. Now, instead of going to the market or the grocery store, I try to rely on my freezer, my pantry, and my ...
Meaty Meat Lovers Lenten Lasagna
With Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, many of my meat-loving friends are going to need some creative alternatives to Mac n' Cheese and fish sticks on Fridays! Well, have I got a meaty meatless dish for you! Although lasagna has long been a favorite in my household, this was the first time I ...
